(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections.
Declares that the legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.
Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3881-3884)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2010.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3881-3882)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3881-3882)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-377.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-377.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 736.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11127-11183; text as passed Senate: CR S11180)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11127-11183; text as passed Senate: CR S11180)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-376.
Became Public Law No: 108-376.
Enacted as Public Law 108-376
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